Phishing Alert as Erie Insurance Reveals Cyber “Event”

Erie Insurance disclosed an ongoing network outage caused by a confirmed information security event discovered on June 7; the company has engaged third-party forensic investigators and notified law enforcement while warning customers to ignore unsolicited payment requests and phishing attempts. The full scope, nature, and impact remain under investigation, but the incident raises concern about potential customer data exposure given the insurer's large policyholder base.